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Chicken McNuggets vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chicken McNuggets and Chicken fingers

  • Chicken McNuggets have more Vitamin B12, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Chicken fingers are richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Chicken fingers have 2 times less Vitamin B12 than Chicken McNuggets. Chicken McNuggets have 0.33µg of Vitamin B12, while Chicken fingers have 0.16µg.
  • Chicken fingers contain less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS and Fast foods, chicken tenders.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +21.9%
Contains less Sodium -26.4%
Contains more Calcium +54.5%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +48%
Contains more Zinc +20.3%
Contains more Copper +40.8%
Contains more Manganese +62.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 282
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 34% 18% 117% 23% 74% 17% 17% 19% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 28% 20% 121% 33% 101% 20% 24% 30% 96%
Contains more Iron +21.9%
Contains less Sodium -26.4%
Contains more Calcium +54.5%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +48%
Contains more Zinc +20.3%
Contains more Copper +40.8%
Contains more Manganese +62.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 282

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.4%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.1
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.426
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 4% 40% 26% 139% 53% 92% 0% 42% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 64% 6% 4% 28% 42% 155% 75% 99% 15% 20% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.4%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.1
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.426

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +42%
Contains more Protein +21.7%
Contains more Carbs +14.3%
Contains more Other +34.9%
Equal in Water - 46.64
16% 20% 15% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.79 g
Fats: 19.81 g
Carbs: 15.09 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.18 g
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more Fats +42%
Contains more Protein +21.7%
Contains more Carbs +14.3%
Contains more Other +34.9%
Equal in Water - 46.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.783
19% 48% 33%
Saturated Fat: 3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.61 g
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.783

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +400%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
98% 2%
Starch: 17.03 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +400%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken McNuggets Chicken fingers
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken McNuggets Chicken fingers Opinion
Net carbs 15.09g 16.05g Chicken fingers
Protein 15.79g 19.22g Chicken fingers
Fats 19.81g 13.95g Chicken McNuggets
Carbs 15.09g 17.25g Chicken fingers
Calories 302kcal 271kcal Chicken McNuggets
Starch 17.03g Chicken fingers
Sugar 0.08g 0.4g Chicken McNuggets
Fiber 1.2g Chicken fingers
Calcium 11mg 17mg Chicken fingers
Iron 0.89mg 0.73mg Chicken McNuggets
Magnesium 24mg 28mg Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 272mg 282mg Chicken fingers
Potassium 252mg 373mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 566mg 769mg Chicken McNuggets
Zinc 0.59mg 0.71mg Chicken fingers
Copper 0.049mg 0.069mg Chicken fingers
Manganese 0.14mg 0.228mg Chicken fingers
Selenium 17.5µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin A 11IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin E 3.17mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 7IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1.1mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.11mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.179mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B3 7.4mg 8.217mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 1.244mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.398mg 0.426mg Chicken fingers
Folate 19µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.16µg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin K 8µg Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.222mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.803mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.845mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 1.553mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 1.616mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.518mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 1.437mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.908mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.655mg Chicken fingers
Cholesterol 44mg 48mg Chicken McNuggets
Trans Fat 0.114g 0.052g Chicken fingers
Saturated Fat 3.261g 2.493g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.002g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.003g Chicken McNuggets
Monounsaturated Fat 8.134g 4.83g Chicken McNuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 5.61g 5.783g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.007g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.105g 5.439g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g 0.015g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.296g 0.211g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.008g Chicken McNuggets

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken McNuggets Chicken fingers
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Chicken McNuggets
44%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Chicken McNuggets
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.768g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets contains less Sodium (difference - 203mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (46)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chicken McNuggets - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173297/nutrients
  2. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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